Comment by thaumasiotes
5 days ago
> I was simply pointing out two common misconceptions.
With regard to falsely shouting fire, there are no common misconceptions. The common understanding of the saying is identical with the understanding in the judgment, and that part of the judgment remains good law.
However, there is a modern meme that strives to obscure this reality by pointing out that the judgment reached conclusions that modern people generally disapprove of. This has no relevance to the issue.
There obviously was a misconception as evidenced in the link I provided. But believe what you wish.
What is it that you think (a) your link explains, that (b) people do not already understand as part of the saying?
I suggest you re-read the thread, because it is quite clear.